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OVERVIEW GLOBAL ASPARAGUS MARKET

In many European countries, the demand for asparagus is greater than the supply, mostly due to the impact of the cold in April, which slowed down the production. The demand,…

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Australian vegetable industry preparing to renew its Strategic Investment Plan for the next five years

As the vegetable industry looks to renew its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), Australia's peak horticulture research and development body says it is pleasing to see that the…

New Zealand biosecurity systems review makes 68 recommendations

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries commissioned consultancy firm Grant Thornton to review its cargo systems in 2019. The latter’s findings have now…

Gisborne apple harvest finished - last of Envy apples picked on April 15

The last of Gisborne district’s apple harvest has been picked. Although packing is just under halfway through, the season looks set to have generated around…

Expected yearly supply at 500,000 tons

37 Cambodian mango growers allowed to export to China

On April 26, the General Administration of Customs of China announced the list of 37 Cambodian mango growers and 5 packaging factories allowed to export to…

Logfresh preservation technology extends the shelf life of plums

This is the peak period of the plum season. Plums are easily damaged by machinery during transportation and storage and in cold storage the plums often develop brown spots,…

Egyptian onion exporters will be able to export to new markets in Asia and South America

"We expect an increase in demand due to opening of new markets"

Demand for Egyptian onions is at a solid price right now, according to one Egyptian exporter. Although prices are slightly down at the moment, there is a chance they’ll…

DG agri dashboard - Apples

'EU average apple prices remain relatively stable'

EU average apple prices remain relatively stable within a high band range (more than 30% above historical average. The next crop could be small due to very important frost…

East-West Seed: 'Maradona' F1 hybrid gains popularity in South America

“New Papaya variety results in higher yield”

Papaya is widely produced in tropical and subtropical regions. However, they are capricious and sensitive to different climates. In addition, shipping is a big challenge for…

First facilities for Alessia pears built in the Altes Land

"German retail is receptive to domestically produced red pears"

The Altes Land stretches over 30 km along the Elbe River in northern Germany. It has always been known for its tradition of fruit growing. Apples are particularly popular, but…

Special South Africa

Christo van der Rheede - Agri SA

Agri SA work to encourage growth within the sector

Agri SA is the biggest federation of agricultural organisations in South Africa it was established in 1904 as the South African Agricultural Union and consists of provincial…

Global Focus Machinery/Packaging

Sustainable packaging company adds cardboard tray to its portfolio

Cascades, a North America and European based packaging company, is launching the first thermoformed cardboard tray. The product is made from 100 percent recycled and…

Turkish lockdown should not have major effect on cherry season

The Turkish cherry season has started with a week of delays, but is ongoing now. Although the Turkish Government has issued a lockdown, one exporter feels this will not have a…

Miyanda Maimbo - Tanaka Farm

"We produce a wide variety from sweet peppers, leafy greens, different types of lettuce, spring onion and many more"

Tanaka Farm in Zimbabwe are probably best known for their seed production but they also supply vegetables to locals and retailers, mainly from their trial plots. "90% of our…

Largest annual and quarterly revenues and gross profit in history

Organto announces record fiscal 2020 and fourth quarter financial results

Organto Foods Inc., an integrated provider of organic and value-added organic fruits and vegetables today announced financial results for the year and quarter…

Langkloof growers describe January storm damage

'Hail is not a storm in a teacup'

In January of this year, one of the biggest nightmares for any fruit farmer became a horrible reality in the Langkloof. Hail. Some farmers were fortunate, some…

Migros launches future-oriented sustainability program

More sustainability for domestic apples and pears

Migros is launching a sustainability program for the cultivation of Swiss apples and pears. Specific pesticides will be banned in the future, and their use must also be…

EU Green Deal - USDA update April 2021

The USDA has released its quarterly report -covering January through March 2021- and providing details on the status of the EU Green Deal objectives and strategies…

Government of Ontario invests over $115,000 into locally grown grapes

The Government of Ontario is investing over $115,000 to help increase consumer demand for locally grown grapes and to launch a new table grape variety. The…

Drought reduces Taiwan lychee production to 10% in worst case

Prolonged drought in Taiwan has affected the harvest in various areas. In Qishan, Dashu and other areas in Kaohsiung, Yuhebao lychees have trouble fruiting due…

Uzbekistan obtains permission to export pomegranates to China

The General Administration of Customs China (GACC) announced on the 25th of April that Uzbekistant obtained permission to export pomegranates to the Chinese…

Danske Nordic Harvest has entered into a strategic partnership with Salling Group

Vertically grown salads and fresh herbs in føtex and Bilka across Denmark

Danske Nordic Harvest has worked at high pressure to get one of the world's largest vertical farms, fitted with the ground-breaking technology, ready for…

Baltimore, County Cork

Tropical Ireland? Bananas growing in West Cork garden

West Cork's is well-known for its various 'micro-climates'. However, things are looking very tropical now that a banana tree that's been growing in the garden…

Moldovan apple producers focus on exports to India

In recent talks between managers of big Moldova horticultural enterprises and Rahul Srivastava, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Moldova, the prospects…

The tomato brown spot virus could break out in Norwegian horticulture

A new virus threatens Norwegian tomatoes

Tomato growers in several countries have in recent years had problems with this new tomato virus, which was first found in Israel in 2014. "The virus is called…

Corona-closed borders mean that Norwegian farmers lack labour

Strawberry growers are considering dropping this year's season

In a couple of months, the strawberries will be ripe, but the strawberry producers are struggling to get the manpower they need to pick the berries. "I have…

Camposol Holding PLC reports fourth quarter and audited full year 2020 financial results

CSOL Holding's 2020 EBITDA from continuing operations amounted to USD 116.8 million and the corresponding EBITDA margin was 34.0%. Sales amounted to USD 343.2…

Inaugural 'Polish Apple Night' in Taipei

Yesterday, the Polish Office in Taipei held its first-ever “Polish Apple Night”, intent on promoting the central European country's apples in Taiwan. The event…

USDA

USDA report on Direct versus Indirect Trade

Romania’s hidden market for US agri exports

The U.S. Census Bureau's bulk, intermediate, and consumer-oriented (BICO) export data tracks U.S. food and agricultural trade shipped directly to Poland. However, it does not…

Dagab establishes a new national warehouse for fruit and vegetables in Landskrona, Sweden

The Axfood Group's purchasing and logistics company Dagab has signed a long-term lease agreement with the real estate company NREP Logicenters for a completely…

City of Hope - Phase 2 trials

Mushroom tablets might slow prostate cancer

Scientists are investigating if City of Hope's natural supplement derived from white button mushroom could lower prostate-specific antigen levels, an indicator…

Retail

Dreamstime

Mixed performance in first quarter for ICA Gruppen

JD will open its first distribution center in the Netherlands

Portugal: Jeronimo Martins quarterly profit jumps 66% amid COVID lockdownsPortuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins said first-quarter net profit jumped by two-thirds to 58mln…

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